What does it mean and imply when one is called a Good Samaritan?
The term is regularly used in the news and by people when relating
to stories of do-gooders in action. The name originates from a
biblical story in which an individual helped another in need,
though many at the time would have considered the act as
unexpected. This act of non-profit driven kindness was the original
inspiration for what a Good Samaritan is. In more recent times, the
world has become more profit-driven with people regularly putting
themselves before others. Of course, doing so, especially in times
of danger is mostly considered normal, and frankly, the natural
response; this is why the performance of such selfless acts is
deemed to be exemplary and exceptional.
